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Astrology curious or skeptical? If you’ve ever wondered what happens during an astrology chart reading, this episode is for you! Expert-in-Residence for October, Spiritual Guide Athanasia Medenas, conducted a synastry chart reading for Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, which means looking at their separate charts and seeing where there are similarities and differences. This can help them better communicate with each other—important for podcast co-hosts and business partners! In this episode: 🎙️Athanasia does a live reading of Mike and Helena’s synastry chart 🎙️Hear Mike and Helena’s candid reactions to their synastry chart reading 🎙️Athanasia helps us understand what even is retrograde  🎙️A deeper dive into the significance of the sun, moon, and houses Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gdVXKcxv #podcast #wellbeing #mentalperformance #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #spirituality #astrology

A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast co-hosts, Mike Krause Mental Performance Coach, and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN Functional Clinical Nutritionist, had a wonderful time leading sessions at a one day retreat in Sonoma this past Saturday. They led sessions on eating for wellbeing and mindset for wellbeing. They truly enjoyed connecting with attendees and thank the entire RebuildU and MFactor Meetings - San Francisco Bay Area team for putting on a wonderful event that felt effortless for both the facilitators and the attendees. Enjoy this photo recap! Franklin, Dr. F's assistant went on several adventures! #nutrition #mentalperformance #mindset #walkintoapodcast #wellness #wellbeing #retreat

Whether you believe astrology can reveal the inner workings of your life and soul or are an astrology skeptic, there are two things we know: 1) Astrology goes beyond horoscopes and 2) It offers opportunities for introspection—it can be a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding, helping you see yourself from a different perspective. Join Mike Krause, Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and our October Expert-in-residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, in an insightful discussion meant to be an astrology primer. In this episode:  🎙️Mike and Helena’s reactions to their birth chart readings with Athanasia  🎙️Common misconceptions  🎙️Astronomy to astrology, the connection with the stars, and astrotheology  🎙️How Athanasia came to astrology; from astrology skeptic, to astrology-curious, to astrologist  🎙️Why there’s no such thing as a “good” or “bad “ chart 🎙️Using astrology to help heal relationships  🎙️Basic astrology terms and concepts 🎙What’s a birth chart?  🎙️Why the time and place of your birth matter  🎙️How astrology can help align your actions with your higher purpose (dharma)  🎙️Helena and Athanasia’s journeys from skepticism  🎙️Similarities and differences to corporate personality assessments like Meyers Briggs and DISC 🎙️Why predictive astrology might be missing the point Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gVhRam6f #podcast #wellbeing #mentalperformance #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #spirituality #astrology

What comes to mind when you think of a shaman? If you’re anything like Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, the image that comes to mind is probably heavily influenced by what you’ve seen in movies and pop culture. As we continue to explore the magic and mysticism of October and allllll the Halloween vibes, Expert-in-residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, joins Mike and Helena on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast to explore shamanism. In this episode:  🎙️What exactly is a shaman? 🎙Historical roles of women as shamans and healers 🎙️Animism and the spirit in all things; living in relationship with all things 🎙️The wisdom of our Elders 🎙️Life cycles of life, death, and rebirth; seasons of life  🎙️Relationship with self and truly knowing yourself  🎙️Rites of passage 🎙️Connecting to the land 🎙️The role of shamanism in modern wellness practices  🎙️Where Disney’s movie Soul gets it right Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gxy7K29R #podcast #wellbeing #mentalperformance #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #spirituality #shaman

Today, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN are joined by Expert-in-Residence Athanasia Medenas, spiritual guide, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast to kick off the magic of October and dive into the transformative journey of spirituality. In this Episode: 🎙️Athanasia shares her experiences as a psychic medium, astrologist, and shamanic practitioner 🎙️Early childhood awareness of intuition and spiritual awareness  🎙️The path of self-discovery  🎙️Connection with the universe  🎙️The role of yoga, meditation, connection, community and plant medicine 🎙️The journey to becoming a shaman 🎙️Spiritual awakening  🎙️The importance of your voice  🎙️The power of energy and the easing of the flow of energy 🎙️Dharma, the sacred law of your soul Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/ga-M_wgC #podcast #wellbeing #mentalperformance #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #spirituality 

🚨🚨NEW Expert Alert It’s that time of year … fall is in full swing 🍂🍁, pumpkin spice everything is everywhere, and the Halloween spirit is in full-force  🎃👻🪄🧙. So, instead of exploring ghost stories or scary stories (8 hours of Zoom meetings sounds scary to us!), Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN explore the magical and the mystical with October Expert-in-Residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, shamanic practitioner, astrologer, and energy healer. Here’s a sneak peak at this month’s episodes on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts): ✨Ep 41: Spirituality  ✨Ep 42: Shamanism 101 ✨Ep 43: Astrology 101  ✨BONUS: Synastry Chart reading for Mike and Helena  ✨Ep 44: Our Connection to Ancestors Athanasia, the visionary Founder of Shamanic Yoga and the Online Spiritual Academy, is a distinguished Psychic Medium and Energy Healer. Since founding Shamanic Yoga in 2017 and hosting her first retreat in 2018, she has blended traditional wisdom with modern practices. Certified as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance and as a Clairvoyant Healer from the Intuitive Healing Institute, her expertise encompasses a range of transformative spiritual modalities. Her shamanic initiation and training, rooted in Divine Consciousness, guides every ceremony, ritual, and journey she facilitates. Combining her Master’s Degree in Sociology with her spiritual expertise, Athanasia helps clients and students dismantle social conditioning and limitations through Astrology, Breathwork, Sacred Plant Medicine, and Energy Healing. Her work is dedicated to helping individuals uncover their authentic selves, connect deeply with their heart and soul, and realize their true Life Purpose—Dharma. Dedicated to empowering others, Athanasia’s work is a harmonious fusion of spiritual depth and social insight, aimed at helping people achieve their fullest potential and live life with purpose. You can find Athanasia at https://lnkd.in/gq2_45eV and on Instagram @shamanic_yoga #podcast #wellbeing #mentalperformance #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #spirituality #ancestors

How does it feel when you’re really in-the-zone? You’ve hit that place of feeling tuned-in, ALIVE, and Crushing. It. In this week’s episode of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN explore finding Flow—that state of optimal performance and engagement. In this episode: 🎙️How Mike and Helena find and maintain Flow   🎙️The differences between Flow and focus  🎙️The role of energy, attention, intention, and connection 🎙️Everyone’s Flow state (and their distractors) is different and personal to them  🎙️What it takes to find Flow can change and evolve day-to-day, moment-to-moment, and can be context-driven  🎙️Flow can be elusive; the importance of staying connected to the things that make us feel vibrant and vital; the role of unmet needs  🎙️Setting the environment to encourage a Flow state 🎙️The role of hustle culture  🎙️Navigating dysfunction and distractions in the workplace 🎙️How to tap into Flow when you’re over-tapped Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/g7fG7h7P #podcast #wellbeing #mentalhealth #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #holistichealth

Join co-hosts Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, and Mike Krause of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and a Podcast, and friend-of-the-show Chelsea Totah, yoga instructor + holistic health coach in  Sonoma, CA on October 19 for a one day retreat with RebuildU by MFactor Meetings - San Francisco Bay Area. We’ll have some wonderful sessions at a gorgeous location: 🧘Yoga with Chelsea 🥗Nutrition with Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN 🥦Cooking lesson with Chef Cameron 🧠Mindset with Mike Krause ✨Crystal sound bath Visit https://lnkd.in/gGM48dVG for more info. #nutrition #food #mentalperformance #wellnessretreat #sonoma #rebuildu #mfactormeetings

Tell us: What comes to mind when you hear “holistic health”? Do you think of care for the whole person? Or are you thinking more along the lines of crystals, essential oils, and herbal supplements? Holistic health may sound “woo woo” to some and ideal to others. There is no official definition for holistic health. Today, on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast, Mike Krause and Helena Fowler break down their definitions of holistic health, what they mean when they refer to it, and why they think it's an important factor that merits deep consideration, especially as health models and services continue to evolve.   In this Episode:  🎙️Mike and Helena’s definition of holistic health 🎙️Popular misconceptions  🎙️Holistic health and wellbeing 🎙️Holistic health and whole person 🎙️Where mental performance and nutrition fit  🎙️The role of environmental influences 🎙️Inflammation as a use case for how we think about and apply holistic health   🎙️The need to expand our definitions of health Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/g2Z2QeH7 #podcast #wellbeing #mentalhealth #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #holistichealth

Helena Fowler, co-host of A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast is a clinical functional nutritionist. But, what exactly does that mean? How did she come to be on this path? And what does she actually help clients with? Last week, we took a tour through mental performance with Helena grilling Mike Krause about everything he does as a mental performance coach. This week, the tables have turned, and Mike asks Helena the tough questions. In this episode: 🎙️What exactly is a nutritionist?  🎙️The difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist  🎙️How Helena came to practice nutrition and why hormonal health holds a special place for her 🎙️Her desire to help make a positive impact through food, nutrition, and women’s health—from the micro (working 1:1 in private practice) to the macro (working as a fractional C-suite to food, healthtech, femtech and sustainability startups; sharing learnings through the podcast).    🎙️Why she chose to work with stressed out, high-performing people  🎙️Stress encompasses physiological stress in addition to mental/emotional stress  🎙️Why she sees the intersection of stress as gut health, hormonal health, and sleep  🎙️Tapping into good stress (yes, it is a thing!)  🎙️What a consultation with her is like (HINT: When was the last time you sat down with a health provider of any kind for 60-90 minutes to talk about your health journey?) Listen to this clip and catch the entire episode wherever you get your podcasts or via the direct link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/grJta8Yc #podcast #wellbeing #nutrition #walkintoapodcast #functionalnutrition #clinicalnutrition #highperformers #stress #womenshealth